Way: Nenagh Cycleway
Trailheads: The cyleway starts and ends in Nenagh.
Services: Nenagh and Dromineer.
Distance: 22kms
Time: Approximately half a day
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Traffic: Mostly light, but can get busy on the approach road to Nenagh
Terrain: Flat inland route apart from a few short easy climbs.
To Suit: Suitable for people of medium levels of fitness.
Minimum Gear: Helmet, bike, mobile phone, fluid, snacks, waterproofs and a rucksack.
This easy-going cycleway starts at Nenagh, outside the courthouse, and passes through high-hedged almost traffic-free roads until it reaches Dromineer. Before setting off, there is an opportunity to have a look round the ruin of Nenagh Castle, built by the Butler family in 1217.
The route follows a winding network of narrow country roads along the Nenagh River and is signposted throughout. On the way to Dromineer, you link up with the Lough Derg Cycleway. Dromineer is a bustling harbour village and ideal stop-off point for refreshments. On the return trip to Nenagh, the road climbs back through hedge-lined country heartland through Ballycommon before joining the rather busy R495 that take you back into the town.
This is an ideal trip for visitors staying over in the town or for cyclists who want to break from their journey around the lake at Nenagh.
Nenagh Cycleway Downloadable Map
Shannon Region Cycleways Downloadable Map
Head Office, Shannon Town Centre,
Shannon, Co Clare: t: +353 (0)61 361555 f: +353 (0)61 361903
